AG v de Gouveia [2003] JRC 113 (04 July 2003)

AG v de Gouveia [2003] JRC 113 (04 July 2003)

The defendant repeatedly drove while disqualified and uninsured, showing disregard for the law, and possessed heroin to assist another in evading police. The seriousness of the offences and the need for deterrence justified the sentences imposed, with adjustments for guilty pleas and totality.

Citation
[2003] JRC 113
Parties
Prosecution: The Crown; Defendant: [Defendant Name Not Provided]
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
04 July 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Driving Disqualification, Driving Without Insurance, Possession of Heroin, Sentencing, Bail Breach
Criminal Law Driving Disqualification Driving Without Insurance Possession of Heroin Sentencing Bail Breach

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Parties

The Crown

Prosecution

[Defendant Name Not Provided]

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Sentencing for repeated driving while disqualified and uninsured
  2. 2 Sentencing for possession of heroin
  3. 3 Appropriate length of driving disqualification

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant repeatedly drove while disqualified and uninsured, showing disregard for the law, and possessed heroin to assist another in evading police. The seriousness of the offences and the need for deterrence justified the sentences imposed, with adjustments for guilty pleas and totality.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • Count 1: 3 months' imprisonment concurrent
  • Count 2: 3 months' imprisonment concurrent